(SOUTHWEST OXFORD TOWNSHIP, ON.) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a rash of vehicle entries, thefts and mischief throughout the Village of Sweaburg over the weekend.
Sometime overnight on Friday May 2, 2014 and into the early morning hours of Saturday May 3, 2014, unknown suspects created a path of mischief, break ins and thefts to several area residences and vehicles.
The streets targeted included, Chele Mark Crescent, Lisas Drive and Glenn Avenue in Sweaburg. Several vehicles were the target of mischief with graffiti written on them and in one incident a large bench was placed on top of a parked vehicle causing damage to the paint.
Items taken from vehicles included cash, wallet, CD’s, and a Sony radio. Some items that were removed were smashed and destroyed in the neighbourhood.
During police canvass, a group of five mailboxes were discovered knocked over in front of a residence on Glenn Avenue.
OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for these incidents. If any residents in Sweaburg have video surveillance on their property, OPP are asking them to check out the footage during that time frame and notify police if anything of interest was captured.
Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.